Last week Aspen Healthcare held the 3rd annual CEO Quality Symposium in which teams from across all the Aspen hospitals and clinic presented ways in which we had improved…
What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic and potentially debilitating chronic bowel disorder. It is often a diagnosed when investigations have not shown any evidence of structural,…
October 1st is the official Older Person's Day for 2017, an international day to celebrate the achievements and contributions that older people have made to society. This year we…
It's National Allotments Week and with the abundance of seasonal fruit and vegetables around at this time of year, we’ve asked our Dietitian to tell us, what exactly is…
Please be aware that there will be a mass participation cycle ride on Sunday 30th July, which goes along Parkside (the main road at the front of the Hospital), resulting…
Miss Shamim Umarji, Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon has recently featured in the Mail Online in relation to the treatment of ligament rupture experienced by Andrew Castle, former number one…
Diabetes is a condition where the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood is higher than normal because your body cannot use it properly. You will either be treated with…
If a stroke causes damage to the part of the brain which controls movement, a patient can present with a variety of different symptoms, including weakness, lack of co-ordination, altered…
Depending on the type of vegetarianism, some people will choose to avoid all animal based products or may only consume certain products, such as dairy products or eggs. Some nutritional deficiencies…
What is Globus Pharyngeus? Globus Pharyngeus refers to the feeling of a lump in the throat. Some people describe this as a ‘tightness’ in the throat which is commonly felt when…
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is often treated as the poor relation of eczema and asthma – just a bit of a seasonal inconvenience. It is an allergy to house dust,…
On Your Feet Britain - Convert your sitting time to standing time! Regular exercise and a balanced diet hold enormous benefits for your health, both now and in the future! Being…
How does it impact on the child’s routine life? It is associated with reduced quality of life because of its impact on sleep. Such children can have reduced school attendance…
Our Resident Dietitian Michelle Bremang answers some questions this Nutrition and Hydration Week with the aim to keep you well-nourished and well hydrated! Am I getting my 5–a day?…
It’s as common as diabetes, yet so few are aware of its existence, delaying diagnosis by more than nine years! What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where cells that…
At Parkside Hospital we continue to strive towards providing the highest standard of care and have recently appointed Allison Bullivant as Matron of Parkside Hospital. Allison brings a wealth of…
Enlarged adenoids and tonsils are a major cause for disturbed sleep in children. Lack of sleep can impact growth and development of a child. Children with large adenoids and…
Silent reflux, also known as Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPR), is an extra oesophageal disorder of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) with symptoms relating to sensations in the throat. These…
As soon as it gets cold, many with Raynaud’s desperately reach for some added warmth and security to beat the chill. Clothing is being layered on and heat packs are…
We are pleased to announce that Phil Bates has been appointed as the new Hospital Director of Parkside Hospital. Phil holds extensive experience having previously worked as Hospital Director of…
We recently partnered with Mediaplanet UK on the 2016 Cosmetic Solutions Campaign in The Guardian newspaper and online where Consultant Urologist James Bellringer explains how gender reassignment surgery can transorm…
This winter we are supporting people facing hunger by joining the UK’s biggest food collection The Trussell Trust via the Wimbledon Food Bank. Every day people in the UK go…
The skier’s thumb is a common injury sustained when falling on an outstretched hand, resulting in a hyperabduction force to the thumb. How does it happen? This classically happens…
The Cancer Centre London Breast Radiotherapy Team have been selected as finalists in the 2016 Laing Buisson Awards for Healthcare Outcomes after demonstrating that their heart-sparing breast radiotherapy technique reduces radiation doses to heart…
rating of ‘outstanding’ practice With nearly 60,000 people being diagnosed annually, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK. With fear playing a key factor in…
Back pain is a common problem affecting 4 out of 5 of us at some point. It’s often caused by a simple muscle, tendon or ligament strain and not usually…
Vascular disease accounts for 40% of deaths in the UK and is preventable, yet so many individuals know little to nothing about the illness. September is Vascular Disease Month, so…
FODMAPs - What is it? FODMAPs stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols, and they are a collection of poorly absorbed simple and complex sugars that are found in…
Here at Parkside Hospital we are celebrating our result following an announced Care Quality Commission* (CQC) inspection in May 2016 and further unannounced inspection in June 2016. The inspection…
What is Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow? Tennis elbow (clinically known at lateral epicondylitis) and Golfer’s elbow (clinically known at medial epicondylitis) are both very common conditions which are often the result of…